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प्रश्न
What is the importance of Aksionov’s wife’s dream?
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उत्तर
She had dreamt that he had returned from the town. When he took off his cap, she saw that his hair was quite grey. This was a bad omen.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What were the circumstances that led to Aksionov’s imprisonment?
What was Aksionov’s realization by the end of the story?
Why did Aksionov’s wife suspect him of involvement in the murder?
What impact did the book “The Lives of Saints” have on Aksionov?
Describe the life of Aksionov in prison.
Why did Aksionov decide not to reveal the truth about Makar Semyonich?
Forgiveness is the best form of revenge. Substantiate the statement with reference to the story
Describe the pathetic condition of Pi in the middle of the ocean.
Who was Richard Parker?
Richard Parker's survival seemed incredible to Pi. Why?
Why did Pi want to tame Parker?
Sequence the following incidents logically to write the summary of the story ‘Life of Pi’.
- As he looked around, he was shocked to find Richard Parker on board.
- His search for water took him dangerously close to Richard Parker but nothing could stop him – neither Richard Parker nor the hyena.
- Pi left Richard Parker in a jungle and reunited with his family.
- Pi came back to life and his senses after drinking the elixir of life.
- He understood that it was Richard Parker who helped him survive for 227 days.
- He was pinned by weakness having had no food, water, or even sleep for nearly three days.
- Strangely his thirst overpowered his fear of Richard Parker and he went about exploring for freshwater.
- A little later, he succeeded in his search, when he found stacks of cans of drinking water.
- Pi was stranded in the Pacific on a lifeboat.
- Then, he realized that Parker who scared him earlier brought him peace, purpose, and wholeness.
What made Martha withdraw her money from the bank?
What did Gresham want Baldwin to do?
Explain the significance of the words ‘I don’t remember’.
Why does John turn wild on hearing that Gresham had offered his father money?
When would Baldwin part company with Gresham?
What was Mr. Marshall’s offer to Baldwin?
Who do you think exhibits true friendship–Baldwin or Gresham? Justify your answer.
Let us try to picturise people in a few interesting professions (based on common perception there can be exceptions).
How, according to Ausable, had Max entered the room?
Was Ausable really waiting for the police? Give reasons.
Do you think physical appearance matters most for a secret agent? Answer giving reasons in the context of the story ‘The Midnight Visitor.
What do children get ready for at the beginning of the story?
What was Margot waiting for? Why did William say that it was a joke?
How did the children react when the sun came out after seven years?
Find out and encircle the following words in the word grid. (The words have been placed horizontally, vertically, diagonally and even back to front)
| fades | predict | discriminate | locks | reminded |
| experience | anticipated | unlock | recalls |
Group Work
The play revolves around a ‘perceived threat’ and how Lord Weston and Lady Weston react to it. Let’s reverse their roles. Imagine a panic-stricken Lady Weston and a frivolous Lord Weston. Read the following piece of dialogue from the play and rewrite it to suit the changed roles.
| WESTON | My dear, your husband’s life is in grave danger. |
| LADY WESTON | The last time it was in danger you had been eating game pie. What is it this time? |
| WESTON (annihilating her flippancy with one broadside) | Assassination! |
| LADY WESTON | Well, well! You always wanted to be a great man and now you have got your wish! |
| WESTON | What do you mean? |
| LADY WESTON | They don’t assassinate anybody. |
